Betula utilis var. jacquemontii – White-barked Himalayan birch

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Betula utilis var. jacquemontii – White-barked Himalayan birch

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Average-sized tree with a nice, regular crown, a clear difference with the irregularly growing B. utilis. Originally growing in the Himalayas and parts of North West India. This low branching tree also appears as a multiple-stemmed birch with a strikingly white, flaking bark. Under the plates the bark is darker. In winter this tree is really eye-catching. Young twigs are hairy and have a warm, red brown colour. They have many lenticels. The leaf is shiny and coarsely toothed. The autumn colouring is golden yellow. This bark has a rich inflorescence of 12 cm long catkins. The tree is shallow rooting with, especially in the top soil, many fibrous rootlets.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Clear stem (7) Feathered (2) Multi-stem (10)
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Amount
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45-50 feathered
∅120cm / 1000KG
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∅120cm / 1000KG
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Limited stock
50-60 feathered
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250/300h, multistem with raised stems
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250/300 multistem
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300/350 multistem
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350/400 multistem
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450/500h, multistem with raised stems
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450/500H,150/200W
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Limited stock
450/500H,200/300W
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Wire rootballed
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500/600h, multistem with raised stems
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600/700H,200/300W
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700/800H,300/400W
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Wire rootballed
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Specifications
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Height
10 - 15 m
Crown
oval to round , half-open crown
Bark and branches
creamy white, flaking
Leaf
oval to ovoid, dark green, 10 - 12 cm
Autumn colour
yellow
Flowers
catkins yellow green, ♀ ± 2 cm, ♂ 10 - 12 cm, April
Fruits
fruiting catkins, 2.5 - 3.5 cm, pendulous, stalked
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all, loose soil, requires little moisture
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Fauna tree
valuable for butterflies
Application
avenues and broad streets, tree containers, roof gardens
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Himalayas
Synonyms
Betula jacquemontii SPACH
Clear stem tree feathered tree Multi-stem tree acid soil clay soil loamy soil nutrient-poor soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) can withstand wind oval 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green yellowgreen early sprout average growing all species Attractive autumn colour valuable for butterflies non-toxic (usually)
Applications and inspiration
Clear stem, branched or multi-stem tree?
Related projects
Riverlight - London
Frequently asked questions
Betula utilis var. jacquemontii

Betula utilis var. jacquemontii can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Betula utilis var. jacquemontii is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 - 15 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The leaves of Betula utilis var. jacquemontii turn yellow in autumn.

The right time to plant Betula utilis var. jacquemontii is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Betula utilis var. jacquemontii with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Betula utilis var. jacquemontii blooms in april.
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